How far is Lincoln, NE from Hartington, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Hartington, NE is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Cuming County, Nebraska
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Hartington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Hartington.
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Start on B Street
93 m · 16 sec · B Street
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Turn left onto South 37th Street
103 m · 17 sec · South 37th Street
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Turn right onto A Street
1983 ft · 55 sec · A Street
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Turn slight right onto Capitol Parkway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Capitol Parkway
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Continue on L Street
1.4 km · 2 min · L Street
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · South 10th Street
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Turn straight onto Purple Heart Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on West US Highway 34
1.6 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 34
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Turn right onto Northwest 56th Street
6.6 mi · 8 min · Northwest 56th Street
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Continue on Nebraska Highway 79
4.8 mi · 6 min · Nebraska Highway 79
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Continue on Highway 79
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 79
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Continue on County Road 28
1.1 mi · 1 min · County Road 28
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Continue on Cedar Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on County Road 28
8.1 mi · 9 min · County Road 28
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Turn right onto County Road K
1 mi · 1 min · County Road K
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Turn left onto County Road 27
13 mi · 15 min · County Road 27
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Turn straight onto County Road X
1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road X
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Turn straight onto County Road 25
3.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 25
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Continue on Highway 79
1.2 km · 53 sec · Highway 79
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 79
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 79
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Merge slight left onto Highway 30
1110 ft · 16 sec · Highway 30
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Take the exit slight left
54 m · 12 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Highway 30
1309 ft · 20 sec · Highway 30
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Turn right onto Highway 79
15.1 mi · 17 min · Highway 79
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Continue on Range Line Street
2525 ft · 35 sec · Range Line Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
2369 ft · 47 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Highway 91
3.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 91
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Turn left onto Highway 275
8.7 mi · 10 min · Highway 275
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Continue on South Lincoln Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street
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Continue on Highway 275
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on E Avenue East
2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East
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Continue on Avenue E West
2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West
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Continue on Highway 275
5.5 mi · 7 min · Highway 275
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Turn right onto Highway 15
14.2 mi · 17 min · Highway 15
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 15
14.9 mi · 18 min · Highway 15
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 20
138 m · 10 sec · Highway 20
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Continue on Willow Street
1615 ft · 34 sec · Willow Street
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Continue on Highway 20
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway 20
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Turn left onto Highway 15
2326 ft · 38 sec · Highway 15
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Turn left onto Highway 59
6 mi · 7 min · Highway 59
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Turn right onto Highway 57
11.2 mi · 13 min · Highway 57
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Continue on South Robinson Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Robinson Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1271 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
12 m · 2 sec · North Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Hartington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 79
Turn right onto Highway 79
15.1 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lincoln and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hartington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Hartington?
The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Lincoln and 79 miles from Hartington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lincoln and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hartington.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Charles.
Omaha
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Hartington. Straight-line distance: 129.64 mi (208.63 km).
#1 Lincoln
The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.
| Population | 290,505 |
| Coordinates | 40.8000000, -96.6669600 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartington
City in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,469 |
| Coordinates | 42.6225000, -97.2645000 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartington (-97.2645, 42.6225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.04 | $42.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.73 | $47.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.97 | $51.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.60 | $59.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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